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Who hasn't used a messaging app. They're extremely practical because it's not always appropriate to voice call someone. And also, because of the sheer number and variety of features they contain. Messaging (data) apps hold our future because they integrate increasingly compelling features tied around one simple core concept - private one2one communication.

We all have images of shop employees not looking up from their Instagram accounts when we walk into stores, but today's economy is no playground and the majority of small businesses have their arms full of urgencies and daily obligations. So how is it that RetailTech startups/companies don't grasp this reality?

There’s a lot of hype around digital wallets and apps and that makes sense, after all, how many billions of people purchase day to day items with pocket change every day around the globe?! But then again, how many of those are ready, or willing, to change their habits overnight because of some cool new app? Probably a handful in certain communities in leading edge New York or trendy London, but not many in my local bakery. At least not tomorrow.